iShares Gold Trust vs Waste Management, Inc. — how do they compare? iShares Gold Trust trades at $76.7, while Waste Management, Inc. trades at $233.4 (market cap $96.00B). The key difference: Waste Management, Inc. pays a 1.48% dividend while iShares Gold Trust pays none, and Waste Management, Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Gold Trust nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IAU | WM | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Industrials |
52-Week High | $101.57 | $246.51 |
52-Week Low | $61.62 | $196.77 |
Market Cap | — | $96.00B |
Enterprise Value | — | $118.73B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.48% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
IAU is a physically backed ETF that seeks to reflect the performance of the price of gold. It provides a convenient and liquid way for investors to include gold in their portfolios as a potential hedge.
Read more on IAU →Waste Management ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating approximately 260 active landfills and about 340 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
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